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ERIC Number: EJ418955
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
Critique. The Case for Instruction in the Use of General Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics Teaching: A Comment on Owen and Sweller.
Lawson, Michael J.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v21 n5 p403-10 Nov 1990
Described are the general problem-solving strategies and their nature and functions. The importance of integrating different types of general problem-solving strategies with content-specific teaching in mathematics classes is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Misconceptions, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Transfer of Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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